Ask a Tech Teacher

JANUARY 15, 2018

Here’s a run-down on what you thought were the most valuable in 2017: Top 10 Tech Tips. Here are the Top Ten tech tips from 2017. Mousercize –the original from PBC Library. Between these ten, they had over 174,000 visitors during the year. Jigzone –easy-to-use puzzle site.

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TeachThought - Learn better.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2017

The post 2017 Library Of Congress Literacy Awards Announced appeared first on TeachThought.

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The CoolCatTeacher

NOVEMBER 4, 2018

He founded and is executive director of the educational nonprofit Next Vista for Learning, which houses a free library of videos by and for teachers and students at NextVista.org. His first book, Making Your School Something Special , was released by EdTechTeam Press in January of 2017. Blog: [link]. Twitter: @ rushtonh.

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Ask a Tech Teacher

JULY 26, 2021

Good Documentation, Community Support and a Big Network of Python Libraries : There is no dearth of guides and video tutorials for those working with Python. Plus, Python has several libraries that help minimise one’s time and effort during development. This has definitely added to its appeal making more kids want to learn Python.

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ViewSonic Education

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Based in the UK, he made a bold career shift from finance in 2017 to pursue his passion for visual storytelling. As a ColorPro Ambassador for the past three years, Luke has become an influential figure in the creative industry.

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Neo LMS

JUNE 13, 2017

ISTE attendees and educational industry representatives include teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, teacher educators, district leaders and policymakers. NEO by CYPHER LEARNING will be exhibiting at ISTE 2017 for the third time! We can’t wait to meet you at ISTE 2017! The post NEO will be at ISTE 2017!

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The CoolCatTeacher

MARCH 31, 2017

Top 10 Shows of March 2017. Creating a Student-Centered Library Where Kids Love to Learn with Micki Uppena (Show #23). 5 Tech Tools to Try in 2017 with Jennifer Gonzalez (Show #20). Creating a Student-Centered Library Where Kids Love to Learn with Micki Uppena (Show #23). These are calculated on downloads as of today.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

JULY 31, 2017

Learners can join the Solar Eclipse 2017 Life Responds citizen science project and record eclipse-related animal behavior with the iNaturalist iOS/Android app. Take the free Coursera online course about the 2017 Solar Eclipse. A Resource Guide to Exploring Eclipses in General and the August 21, 2017 Total Eclipse of the Sun.

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EdTech Magazine

MAY 15, 2019

You have access to a limited library of games.”. As recently as 2017, educational technology experts expressed frustration at the lack of options to market and distribute educational offerings. . “How “If a school adopts iPads, teachers can only use games that work with the Apple operating system. The same goes for Chromebooks.

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Digital Promise

MARCH 31, 2020

Based on our research study on the Dynamic Learning Project , an edtech coaching initiative launched in 2017 by Digital Promise with support from Google and EdTechTeam, here are three reasons why edtech coaches can play a crucial role in helping districts meet the challenges of distance learning during this unprecedented time.

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Edsurge

JUNE 30, 2017

In addition to updating locations and dates to reflect conferences happening from June 2017 to July 2018, we’ve added in a few new events thanks to helpful feedback from our readers. Orange events are tightly focused around a topic or specific audience, such as libraries or community colleges. Digital learning in Abu Dhabi, anyone?

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EdTech Magazine

APRIL 24, 2018

Makerspaces — a key element of STEM education — are popping up in classrooms and libraries across the U.S. Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. The independent private school in Medina, Wash., For its part, St.

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Securly

FEBRUARY 14, 2017

CIPA requires schools and libraries to install measures to protect children from obscene or harmful content in exchange for discounts offered by the E-rate program. . “More tech-based monitoring and assessment tools will be incorporated into to the instructional mix.”

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Doug Levin

JULY 24, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 28 and 29 Combined Edition). " Tagged on: July 23, 2017 Education Division Strategic Plan | National Governors Association → NGA's Education Division has a new strategic plan (2017-2020), which includes a focus on personalized learning. I think the latter."

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Doug Levin

SEPTEMBER 4, 2017

A Thinking Person’s Guide to EdTech News (2017 Week 35 Edition). " Tagged on: September 2, 2017 A Classroom of Tomorrow | CURMUDGUCATION → A biting and satirical response to the New York Times' latest article on teacher brand ambassadors. No endorsements; no sponsored content; no apologies for my eclectic tastes.

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EdTech Magazine

JUNE 24, 2019

With support from the Universal Service Schools and Libraries Program, commonly known as E-rate , TCSD was able to upgrade the entire district in two years — and with an 85 percent equipment discount. “We E-rate , which helps schools and libraries obtain affordable high-speed internet access , last underwent big change in 2014.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

MARCH 10, 2025

Well-Being to Improve Productivity and Service Quality An Affordable 4-Month Series with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 Well-Being to Improve Productivity and Service Quality An Affordable 4-Month Series with Loida Garcia-Febo The Library 2.0 How to apply problem-solving techniques to library work.

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Edsurge

AUGUST 13, 2018

Libraries offer a refuge where students study, find books or take the occasional nap. A new report this week explores whether libraries can play a more proactive role in helping community college students succeed. But there has been less focus on the role a library can play in that.”

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eSchool News

DECEMBER 17, 2017

Happy holidays, and thank you for tuning into our 2017 countdown!]. With personalization a growing initiative in schools, the library may not be the first thing educators think of as a resource. How Libraries are Personalized Learning Hotspots. Libraries can track unique student data.

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The CoolCatTeacher

AUGUST 16, 2017

Today Josh Stumpenhorst @stumpteacher is directing a library revolution and evolution to Learning Commons at his school. And yes, they’ll be flying drones in the library! ” He also discusses the importance of literature and creativity in the library. Wednesday, August 16, 2017. Why Reinvent the Library?

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Edsurge

APRIL 3, 2025

Colleges across the country are updating spaces like libraries and science labs to be more collaborative, says Lalit Agarwal, president and chief executive officer of APPA, an organization that supports educational facilities staff. The open design makes abundant use of natural light.

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eSchool News

JANUARY 30, 2025

Digital content libraries: Students can access many digital content libraries to read, listen to audiobooks, or watch animated stories. Access to some of these resources may vary depending on school or district subscriptions, but some digital content libraries are free. 2017, October 24). 2024, August 23). Explorance.

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The CoolCatTeacher

JANUARY 31, 2022

Have a great classroom library. UNESCO (2017, September 2017). RESOURCE: See Laura Robb’s The On-Your-Feet Guide to Student-Led Discussions Larry Ferlazzo “ A Look Back: A New Study Finds a Specific Form of “Collaboration” Gets The Best Results “ 7:31 Idea 4: Vision. Advertise great reads.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

MAY 21, 2018

With web tools, students can layout their writings, pick from hundreds of cool fonts, and add their own images or choose from a library of stock images. Students can add stock images from their library. Now, creating a digital magazine is much easier. Some web tools allow students to embed video and audio.

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EdTech Magazine

JANUARY 19, 2018

Research from School Library Journal indicates that maker activities at elementary and middle schools increased by 4 percent from 2014 to 2017. Digital citizenship was at the forefront in 2017, with schools looking to help their students identify everything from fake news to phishing attempts.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 19, 2017

Canva – web tool and iPad app with a free library of stock images, stickers, and graphics. Also, find a library of stickers, frames, and templates. Pinterest – free and popular curation web tool, iOS/Android app, and bookmarklet to easily pin inspiring posts, documents, videos, and images to a board.

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EdTech Magazine

JULY 22, 2022

Its Homework Gap Grant Program has provided connectivity solutions to schools and libraries since 2017. Kajeet’s Private 5G Platform will launch on Google’s Distributed Cloud Edge, allowing schools, students and communities to access the network. This isn’t Kajeet’s first effort to close the digital divide.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 23, 2017

For more resources, check out my article, Critical Reading with Digital Devices , posted on ESL Library. Getting students to inspect what they read habitually is one of the key topics in my new book, Hacking Digital Learning Strategies with EdTech Missions. Below are a list of additional free web tools and apps for annotating texts.

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Educational Technology and Mobile Learning

SEPTEMBER 10, 2018

Epic is a popular digital library for kids. It has been featured in Common Sense best EdTech of 2017. Epic provides access to thousands of high quality books, audiobooks, read-to-me books, and.read more

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eSchool News

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Louis County Library (SLCL) , we are committed to helping this subsection of the population continue their education and find fulfilling, well-paying careers. How the program works SLCL launched our diploma completion program in late 2017, and since then we have had 122 graduates. Unfortunately, life sometimes gets in the way.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 10, 2017

Powtoon – Create fun animated videos with a library of music, text, and characters to choose from or upload images. Dvolver – Create a short film and choose from their library of characters, backgrounds, and props. Wideo – Create videos with uploaded images, animations, and add audio.

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Digital Promise

APRIL 7, 2017

The district provides opportunities to its students through its emphasis on the fundamental ABCs – adapting, balancing, and collaborating – which they will highlight at the spring 2017 League of Innovative Schools meeting in late April. Adapting to create innovative environments. Collaborating for greater impact.

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The Learning Revolution Has Begun

APRIL 18, 2023

The 2017 Clovis, New Mexico Library Shootings: The Teenage Attacker Reveals His Motives Part of the Library 2.0 On August 28, 2017, he walked into the Clovis-Carver Library, in downtown Clovis, New Mexico, went into the public restroom and loaded a pistol he had stolen from his father’s unlocked gun safe at home.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Also, access a library of free clipart, fonts, graphics and backgrounds. Ask me about training your teachers, ShellyTerrell@gmail.com ! Teaching with Infographics from Shelly Sanchez Terrell. Web Tools and Apps. Piktochart has several templates for creating infographics. Infogr.am is an infographic creator with graphs and templates.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Buncee (Web/iOS) has a library of winter, holiday, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and Hanukkah stickers, templates, backgrounds, images, and clip arts for creating prompts. Canva (Web/iOS) also has a library of holiday themed images and backgrounds to create beautiful prompts. Create Prompts.

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Teacher Reboot Camp

DECEMBER 3, 2017

With web tools, students can layout their writings, pick from hundreds of cool fonts, and add their own images or choose from a library of stock images. Students can add stock images from their library. Now, creating a digital magazine is much easier. Some web tools allow students to embed video and audio. Class Magazine.

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EdTech Magazine

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

In 1986, approximately 30 educators came together to form Illinois Computing Educators (ICE) , as a statewide initiative to offer professional development opportunities for teachers, technology coordinators, library media specialists, administrators, higher education representatives, school support staff and other stakeholders in Illinois education.

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